Development and planning
Inspections
Learn about building inspection requirements and what you need to book an inspection.
Inspections
Inspections
Once a building permit has been issued, it is the permit holder’s responsibility to ensure that all required inspections are requested and completed. The required inspections for your project are listed on the back of your permit card.
Booking an Inspection
- Inspections must be requested a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
- Requests received before 3:00 p.m. will be scheduled for the next business day, unless otherwise requested.
- Inspections are conducted Monday to Friday, excluding holidays.
- If there are any conflicts, concerns, or issues identified during scheduling, our administrative staff or an inspector will contact you.
How to Request an Inspection
Inspection requests can be submitted by:
- Email: inspections@newtecumseth.ca
- Telephone: 705‑415‑1909
Required Information
Please include the following information with every inspection request to avoid delays:
- Permit number
- Address where the inspection is required
- Type of inspection being requested
- Contact name and telephone number
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If an inspection is missed or fails three (3) times, the Town’s Building Department may apply a $70.00 re‑inspection fee. This fee must be paid before another inspection can be scheduled. Re‑inspection fees help cover administrative and inspection resources and encourage readiness prior to requesting inspections.
The Town’s Building Department does not schedule time‑specific inspections. However, when submitting your request, you may ask for:
- AM or PM preference
- Call‑ahead request
While these requests cannot be guaranteed, staff will make reasonable efforts to accommodate them depending on the inspector’s schedule.
The required inspections will depend on the scope of your project. Common inspections may include, but are not limited to:
- Footing inspection
- Foundation inspection
- Framing inspection
- Insulation and vapour barrier inspection
- Plumbing rough‑in inspection
- HVAC inspection
- Final building inspection
Please refer to the back of your permit card or your approved permit drawings for a list of inspections specific to your project.
Work must not continue beyond the stage requiring inspection until the inspection has been completed and approved. Proceeding without a required inspection may result in work needing to be exposed, corrected, or removed, and could cause delays in project completion.
The permit holder or their authorized contractor is responsible for booking inspections and ensuring the work is ready at the time of inspection.